Texas Commission On Law Enforcement Basic Instructor Course

Texas Commission On Law Enforcement Basic Instructor Course TCOLE #1014 UNIT THREE & UNIT FOUR HOSTED BY: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office 10 -17 -2014 Training Academy Prepared by Deputy Chief George D. Little, BCCO PCT #4 1

UNIT THREE 3. 0 working knowledge of the three (3) domains or modes of learning and their impact on the learning process.

3. 1. 1 Define Cognitive Learning (Define): (Define) deals with the recall or recognition of knowledge and the development of intellectual abilities and skills 3

3. 1 Cognitive Learning Examples: Intoxilyzer Algebraic Formulas, Forensic Science, History of Law Enforcement 3. 1. 2 Gestalt theory described cognitive learning as the “click of understanding” or “insight”

3. 2 Psychomotor skills (also known as Psychomotor skills kinesthetic learning) learning deal with those learning objectives that involve physical activities such as body movements or hand-eye coordination in the learning process.

3. 2. 1 kinesthetic learning HANDS-ON TRAINING

3. 2. 2 Psychomotor Examples • Word processing, • firearms training, • tactical training, • weapons retention, • crime scene diagramming.

3. 3. 1 Affective Learning Affective learning deals with Affective learning changes in • interest, • attitudes, • values, values and. • the development of appreciations and adequate adjustment.

3. 3. 1 The Domains of Learning Examples: Ethics, Criminology, Criminology Communications skills, Police officer’s role in society, role Community policing, such as policing v Crime prevention 9

3. 3. 2 The Affective Domain includes the following: A. Sensitivity to the human factor in the classroom (classroom climate) B. Human values C. Human relations D. Emotional conduct E. Interests F. Social attitudes G. Values

3. 3. 3 Affective Predispositions A. Likes and dislikes directed towards the topic/subject B. Likes and dislikes directed toward the instructor, including positive or negative preconceptions about that instructor C. Positive or negative preconceived notions about the subject

3. 3. 3 Affective Predispositions Continued D. Circumstances surrounding presence in the class E. Awareness of hidden agenda of social and affective climate created by interaction between teacher and student (example: difference in rank between instructor and student)

3. 3. 4 Language used in the classroom has an effect upon affect and personality (language that reflects the instructor's attitude toward the students)

3. 4 Examples of Topics More effective in Cognitive Mode Penal Code of Criminal Procedure

3. 5 interrelationship among the three (3) modes of learning. Psychomotor Cognitive P R A X I S Affective

3. 5. 1 The Domains of Learning The most effective learning takes place when there is a positive relationship between cognitive domain and the affective domain. 16

3. 5. 2 Modes of Learning • The instructor is not only the content expert or specialist he/she must be acutely aware of the classroom climate, and take positive steps to always ensure that the entire environment is conducive to the learning process. CONTENT EXPERT 17

3. 5. 3 Modes of Learning • When psychomotor activities are added – then learning is reinforced and retained Intuitive responses Motor Memory Muscle Memory 18

UNIT FOUR

4. 0 Factors Affecting Learning Knowledge of the factors affecting learning. These factors include; . • participant factors • instructor factors and • environmental factors

4. 1. 1 Instructor Personal Qualities A. Personal appearance and hygiene B. Courtesy C. Self-control D. Tact E. Voice F. Enthusiasm G. Appreciation of subject

4. 1. 2 Communicative Skills 4. 1. 2 Communicative skills A. Appropriate language B. Correct use of grammar Through out preparation 23

Instructors Need 4. 1. 3 Knowledge of subject 4. 1. 4 Thorough preparation 4. 1. 5 Professionalism action 4. 1. 6 Instructor/student interaction

4. 2 Physiological factors that affect the learning process. 4. 2. 1 Amount of sleep 4. 2. 2 Diet and nutrition 4. 2. 3 Health

4. 3 Psychological Factors that affect learning process 4. 3. 1 Stress level of student 4. 3. 2 Emotional state of student 4. 3. 3 Self-confidence 4. 3. 4 Well being FINDING YOUR “CHI”

4. 4 Experiential Factors 4. 4. 1 Prior knowledge 4. 4. 2 Prior training TRAIN – the TRAINER

4. 5 Readiness Factors of Learner 4. 5. 1 Prior learning 4. 5. 2 Motivation 4. 5. 3 Ability to concentrate 4. 5. 5 Barriers

4. 6 Environmental Factors that affect learning process 4. 6. 1 4. 6. 2 Temperature 4. 6. 3 Sound quality 4. 6. 4 Instructional aids 4. 6. 5 Distractions 4. 6. 6 Room arrangement Lighting

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